What do you get when Coco Gauff wins Roland Garros? A presidential co-sign, a King’s salute, and half of Hollywood clapping from the sidelines. Moments after Gauff clinched the French Open title—the first American to do it in a decade—Barack Obama posted on X, “Congratulations to @CocoGauff for an amazing championship at the French Open… You make us all proud.”
LeBron James? He wasn’t far behind. “I SECOND THAT!!!” he reposted, calling Gauff his “fellow flag bearer” with four clapping emojis and one very proud heart. Not to be outdone, Michelle Obama, Spike Lee, and Jimmy Butler all chimed in, turning Gauff’s win into a full-blown celebration of Black excellence.
If you’re wondering why this win matters so much, Roland Garros, aka the French Open, is one of tennis’ four Grand Slams—and the red clay courts in Paris have long been a proving ground for legends. Gauff stamped her place in history. So what happens next for America’s new queen of clay?
I SECOND THAT!!! Congratulations my fellow flag bearer @CocoGauff https://t.co/DAWugITVZy
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 7, 2025
Let’s just say the summer is heating up. Sponsorships, rivalries, and maybe even the Olympics… this story’s just getting started. Full article coming up, keep an eye out here for updates!
(This is a developing story…)
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